Trump Administration Carries Out 13th and Final Execution
The execution early Saturday of Dustin Higgs concludes an unprecedented run of executions since July, when Trump resumed the federal death penalty after a 17-year hiatus.
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Judge Blocks Federal Executions, Administration Appeals
The new hold on executions came a day after a federal appeals court lifted a hold on the execution of Daniel Lewis Lee, of Yukon, Oklahoma, which is scheduled for 4 p.m. EDT on Monday.
Khashoggi’s Sons Forgive Saudi Killers, Sparing 5 Execution
The five government agents had been sentenced to execution.
South Dakota Court Rejects Rhines Execution Appeal
Rhines immediately appealed that ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court, which already has an appeal by Rhines on other grounds.
South Dakota Governor Not Planning to Stop Inmate Execution
In a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday, Noem said the state Board of Pardons and Paroles reviewed Rhines' application for clemency in December and denied it.